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2021

Altermatt, Michael (2021) Serotonergic Circuits: Role in Sleep and Enhanced Genetic Tools for Access and Optical Recording. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/gfe2-w578. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01202021-155015733

Chai, Cynthia Mei-Ling (2021) Neurogenetic Analysis of C. elegans Developmental Decision-making. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/r71f-nz93. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012021-063721816

Chiu, Hui (2021) Neural Control of Male and Female Aggression in Drosophila. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9rf6-5727. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05222021-190729800

Turan, Zeynep (2021) Life Without Cortex: Subcortical Circuits in Naturalistic Behaviors. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/czd1-dp02. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06082021-032229529

2020

Jung, Yonil (2020) Neurons that Control Social States in Drosophila melanogaster. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/pard-ed88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03122020-231054692

Kim, Dong-Wook (2020) Multimodal Analysis of Cell Types in a Hypothalamic Node Controlling Social Behavior in Mice. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RGVK-9962. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12162019-183140887

Lee, Kyu Hyun (2020) Visual Computations in the Superior Colliculus. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/zn2j-m319. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012020-165101402

Lee, Sangjun (2020) The Neural Basis of Sodium Appetite. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/bcxa-s404. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282020-000951837

2019

Augustine, Vineet (2019) Neural Architecture Underlying Thirst Regulation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1H4D-7146. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechThesis:06042019-143921851

Cho, Jounhong Ryan (2019) Optical Imaging of Dopamine Dynamics and Decoding its Role in Arousal and Salience. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/TNGA-5X08. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302019-104701860

Flytzanis, Nicholas C. (2019) From Single-Cell to Whole-Body: Developing a Molecular Neuroscience Toolkit. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/S28C-DJ17. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10122018-165154970

Liu, Jonathan C. (2019) Engineering and Application of cGAL, a GAL4 Bipartite Expression System for Caenorhabditis elegans. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/V1DD-9108. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072019-163128348

Schretter, Catherine Elizabeth (2019) Microbial Modulation of Host Locomotion. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z1DX-4J03. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08222018-105935103

2018

Bedbrook, Claire Nicole (2018) Engineering Novel Rhodopsins for Neuroscience. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7RA0-BC29. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302018-095950094

Nath, Ravi David (2018) The Evolutionary Construction of Sleep. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JPDW-JW81. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272018-025533397

2017

Eyjolfsdottir, Eyrun-Arna (2017) Computational Methods for Behavior Analysis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9445JJH. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06052017-121818057

2016

Chen, Shijia (2016) Light Dependent Regulation of Sleep/Wake States by Prokineticin 2 in Larval Zebrafish. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z99P2ZNR. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08082015-121950812

Leighton, Daniel H. W. (2016) Mating at Advanced Age: How Old Nematodes Modulate Pheromone Production to Attract Young Males. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9RB72KK. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062016-184616124

2015

Lim, Rod S. (2015) How Resources Control Aggression in Drosophila. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9R78C4T. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11222014-220142839

2014

Inagaki, Hidehiko K. (2014) Neuronal Mechanism of State Control in Drosophila melanogaster. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MPZX-TN59. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02112014-133121063

LeBon, Lauren E. (2014) The Logic of Receptor-Ligand Interactions in the Notch Signaling Pathway. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/83PA-9833. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05212014-094412950

Ohayon, Shay S. (2014) Dissecting Neural Circuits for Vision in Nonhuman Primates using fMRI-Guided Electrophysiology and Optogenetics. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/WD1D-W918. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05162014-072424521

2013

Cho, Julie YoungHee (2013) State-Dependent Modulation of Neuronal Circuits in C. elegans Sleep. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9028PF1. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312013-162338827

Hsiao, Elaine Yih-Nien (2013) Brain, Gut and Immune Interactions in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/DEVQ-1P16. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12172012-110932095

2012

Chang, Kuang-Jung (2012) A Role for Protein Kinase Dbf2-Mob1 in Mitotic Exit. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z92F7KFT. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06112012-092401902

Frazier, Shawnalea Jimee (2012) Optimization of the GluC1/IVM Neuronal Silencing Tool via Protein Engineering. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4AGK-FP05. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252012-121406958

2011

Wang, Liming (2011) Genetic and Neural Regulation of Aggressive Behavior in Drosophila melanogaster. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/T6WZ-BV58. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05152011-122043232

Hergarden, Anne Christina (2011) The Role of Peptidergic Neurons in the Regulation of Satiety in Drosophila. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/BSHW-AP17. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02272011-173157140

2010

Carvalho, Gil Bastos de (2010) Drosophila Feeding Behavior and Demographic Mechanisms of Lifespan Extension. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/NMN1-N566. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06022010-183440587

Papadopoulou, Maria (2010) Gain Control and Sparse Representations in the Olfactory System of the Locust and Fly. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/WSYW-KA90. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05292010-035212206

Robie, Alice Anne Pennoyer (2010) Multimodal Sensory Control of Exploration by Walking Drosophila melanogaster. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/GN01-P258. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05242010-123734162

Yorozu, Suzuko (2010) Distinct Sensory Representations of Wind and Near-Field Sound in the Drosophila Brain. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8H1W-RW51. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05282010-134450366

2009

Seah, Adeline (2009) EGF, WNT & HOX Interactions during Patterning of Caenorhabditis elegans Equivalence Groups. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/N559-AE78. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05242009-123432

Southwell, Amber L. (2009) Intrabodies as Therapeutics for Huntington’s Disease. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/DDSD-7K09. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06082009-164212

2008

Smith, Stephen Edward Paucha (2008) Maternal Immune Activation and Abnormal Behavior in the Adult Offspring: Towards a Mechanism. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/CB5Y-P545. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05132008-133518

2007

Hochstim, Christian John (2007) Pax6 Controls Astrocyte Positional Identity in the Spinal Cord. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/KSPD-J220. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07262008-115538

Lee, Pei Yun (2007) Function and Regulation of the Strongylocentrotus purpuratus gatae Gene. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/bjxm-rh79. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-04072007-221302

2006

Slimko, Eric Michael (2006) Selective Silencing of Vertebrate Neurons: Strategies Using Invertebrate Ligand-Gated Ion Channels. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/RYJJ-JW20. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05142008-004518

2005

Bhattacharyya, Sujata (2005) Embryonic Origin of the Olfactory Sensory System: Fate Map, Lineage Analysis and Specification of the Avian Olfactory Placode. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/hftc-6c39. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05282005-205447

Choi, Gloria Bohyun (2005) Characterization of the Circuits Mediating Innate Reproductive and Defensive Behaviors from the Amygdala to the Hypothalamus. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/w6ht-9m14. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05212005-123104

Huh, Jun Ryul (2005) To Die or to Differentiate: Apoptotic and Non-Apoptotic Roles of Death Molecules in Drosophila melanogaster. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Q00G-B953. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06032005-145438

Shin, Donghun (2005) Identification and Characterization of Endothelial Specific Genes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XV0S-9D71. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05232005-173743

Yu, Hui (2005) C. elegans Male Tail Development. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/gg2d-aa22. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11142004-223239

2004

Smith, W. Bryan (2004) Local Control of Synaptic Strength: Neurotrophic and Dopaminergic Modulation of Dendritic Protein Synthesis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/15vm-zk49. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05262004-125208

2003

Zhou, Qiao (2003) Glial Cell Development in the Vertebrate Central Nervous System. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SV83-BY17. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-04092003-155305

2002

Zirlinger, Mariela (2002) Application of Microarray, Laser Capture and Transgenic Technologies to the Study of Neural Diversity. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/c701-pk41. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04242012-143624169

2000

Sun, Qi (2000) Molecular genetics of axon guidance in Drosophila melanogaster. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4PTH-AZ39. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03242005-130557

Wang, Minqin (2000) Pattern formation during Caenorhabditis Elegans vulval development. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/j9v8-2z18. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10082013-155308536

1998

Cornelison, Dawn D. W. (1998) Gene expression in wild-type and MyoD-null satellite cells: regulation of activation, proliferation, and myogenesis. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/09DA-FF55. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04072011-104210966

1996

Anderson, Roger Francis (1996) Characterization of the sea urchin homologue of the replication factor A 70 kD subunit and the novel interspersed repeat family to which it binds. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/dh99-m567. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09212006-131348

Patapoutian, Ardem (1996) The Role of the MyoD Family Genes during Mouse Development. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7p08-6588. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10042021-225839792

Schwarz, Erich Marquard (1996) Calx, A Sodium-Calcium Exchanger of Drosophila melanogaster. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/M2PR-WT51. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10292019-132931068

1995

Huang, Linda S. (1995) The Caenorhabditis elegans lin-15 locus. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/pat7-8d95. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10092007-135940

Liu, Katharine S. (1995) Male Mating Behavior in Caenorhabditis elegans. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/x5k7-r486. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10232007-110013

Stack, Jeffrey H. (1995) Protein and phosphatidylinositol kinases in yeast protein sorting. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ayzy-yn85. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10262007-081900

1994

Fann, Ming-Ji (1994) Cytokine control of neuronal phenotype. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2rm0-fg46. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04292013-154555817

Hill, Russell James (1994) The LIN-3 gene of the nematode C. elegans is the vulval-inducing signal. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8z98-jj03. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05082013-083718323

Lee, Junho (1994) Negative regulators of a growth factor-mediated signaling pathway in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/g59t-0b31. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05092013-145747882

Leiserson, William M. (1994) Molecular genetics of the Drosophila eyes absent gene. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3jn4-xk56. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05082013-155756716

Tole, Shubha (1994) Surface markers of regionalization in the vertebrate nervous system. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05172013-074622662

Yang-Snyder, Julia Ann (1994) Anatomical and developmental patterns of interleukin-2 gene expression in the mouse: analysis of IL-2 expressing cells and partial characterization of interactions involved in mediating IL-2 gene expression in vivo. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/s0hy-ng62. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05212013-133238888

1993

Cramer, Edith Karina Schimmerling (1993) Motor Neuron Projection Patterns and Maturation of Motor Unit Types in the Rabbit Soleus Muscle. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4fwg-dk86. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11202012-095703986

Garrity, Paul Allen (1993) The in vivo examination of transcriptional control mechanisms in mammalian cells. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/kt02-n508. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12112012-085623512

Hamilton, Bruce A. (1993) Assessing molecular function in the Drosophila nervous system: a reverse genetic approach. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/aqes-7j89. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12072012-092856340

Jongeward, Gregg D. (1993) Negative regulators of the let-23 EGF receptor in Caenorhabditis elegans vulval differentiation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/87ea-tr80. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12132012-153519784

1990

Brorson, Kurt A. (1990) Analysis of expression, structure and evolution of non-classical class I major histocompatibility complex genes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5NHE-7929. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06132007-074646

Mueller, Paul R. (1990) In vivo analysis of interactions between trans-acting factors and their target genes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/yv7h-9335. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07282014-134702796

1989

Renfranz, Patricia Jean (1989) Molecular Neurogenetics of Eye Development in Drosophila. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/15zs-fh27. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08262013-140100846

1988

Miller, Stephen G. (1988) Brain Type II Calcium and Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase: Characterization of a Brain-Region Specific Isozyme and Regulation by Autophosphorylation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/w18z-4r52. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03142013-100553837

1987

Schilling, Jerald Bruce (1987) Experimental and Theoretical Aspects of Hydrocarbon Activation by Transition Metal Ions in the Gas Phase. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/vazp-zt83. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11062009-094101367

Yu, Lei (1987) The Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor: Gene Expression and Ion Channel Function. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/fj5c-4h83. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10312019-114338923